Shawn Mendes will be celebrated for his impact on music globally with the JUNO International Achievement Award!
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced that GRAMMY nominated and 11-time JUNO Award winner, Shawn Mendes, will be celebrated for his impact on music globally with the JUNO International Achievement Award.
Shawn Mendes ‘Wonder The World Tour’ makes two stops in Toronto July 31 and August 2 and Scotiabank Arena and he will make a special appearance to receive the distinguished decoration at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, on Sunday, May 15 live on CBC at 8pm and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages. The JUNO International Achievement Award recognizes Canadian artists who have attained exemplary success on the world stage. The award looks to honour Canadian talent who have not only topped charts, but who have raised the profile of Canadian music around the world.
With 26 total JUNO Award nominations, including four in 2022 (TikTok JUNO Fan Choice, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year, multiple GRAMMY nominations and countless accolades across the industry and beyond, Mendes is receiving one of the highest distinctions presented by CARAS. As one of its youngest recipients.
Mendes joins a talented list of former honourees including Arcade Fire, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Drake, Sarah McLachlan and Shania Twain.
Throughout the 51-year history of The JUNO Awards, the International Achievement Award has only been given out eight times, most recently in 2018.
Mendes said in a statement “Accepting this award will be a surreal moment. To be recognized for my work not only in Canada, but around the world, is a tremendous honor & I am humbled to join an outstanding group of artists who have helped put Canadian music on the map.”
Actor Simu Liu will host the 51st Junos with scheduled performances by Arcade Fire, Arkells, Avril Lavigne, Charlotte Cardin, Mustafa and Deborah Cox plus Cox will be the first black woman inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
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